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Christchurch gable end collapse
no-one was passing underneath at the time. The movement of the small tree on the right and the dust indicates a strong wind blowing right to left. It seems to me that there were no restraining straps...
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2 years ago
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Rafter ties (PITA)
Hi, I think I already know the answer to this question (when I finally get onto it) but just looking for more info. We recently lost my Dear mum and I wanted to do something for my Dad to help him out...
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2 years ago
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Old concrete sectional building, roof conversion apex to flat.
I came by an old concrete double garage, which had an apex roof, and I want to convert it to a flat roof. 2.5m max height applies. I had thought it would be a good idea to cut the existing trusses (a...
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2 years ago
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128GB U3 microSD Card for Nextbase dashcam
Nextbase want £63. Other makes are much cheaper. The most expensive I've found is Sandisk Extreme Pro 128GB microSDXC Memory Card at £27. Which shall I buy? Anyone with concrete evidence that the...
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3 years ago
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Hanging a heavy mirror where it might get knocked
Any suggestions on how to mount a heavy mirror to a wall where it might get knocked? The mirror weighs about 17kg and is to be mounted half way up a stairwell at waist height where the stairs turn 180...
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3 years ago
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Damp due to neighbour's garage being sloped and driveway raised.
Would anyone be able to take a quick look at the attached pictures and give your opinion on what can be done? And also what cost we would be looking at? 1) The neighbour's drive runs off towards our...
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3 years ago
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G9 Bulbs
Last chance or back to halogens: Has anyone got any recommendations for G9 LED Dimmable?
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3 years ago
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Faulty Thermostat or faulty installation
Next door neighbour has just had their HW tank replaced under maintenance contract by BG. The old tank was copper but I think the new one is SS - it is certainly very flat topped (still open vented)....
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3 years ago
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Building cabinets - how to square them
Hi all, Firstly thanks very much for all the info on the other thread. Study now designed so now in build phase :) I have cut the pieces for the first cabinet out of 18mm ply so now looking to put it...
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3 years ago
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Home automation project battery charger spinoff.
Playing with a 4 way relay board to make a 'Smart' 4 way trailing socket the other day and also getting a mobility scooter in the back garden hooked up to a charger indoors, got me thinking about all...
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3 years ago
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Connectors - and ring mains
I just watched another of Tim Hunkin's excellent videos - this one is on connectors: of the connectors he deals with is the UK 13A power plug. He claims that it was introduced in about 1947 because of...
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3 years ago
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Separating the pages of fully flood-soaked books , that later totally dried out?
So they are just like blocks of wood, because of an unknowing and temporary leak . Fully soaking the book , some success but also a lot of tearing of pages rather than cleaving of pages. Next book,...
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3 years ago
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Lightning strike.
On another group, I heard about a lightning strike to a house, via the TV aerial. Aerial went to a DA. Seemed it burnt out all the house wiring and every appliance in it. Requiring the owners to move...
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3 years ago
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Reviving a mobility scooter - WWYD ?
Past 4 years haven't been brilliant, finances wise. So we've really shaved our lifestyle to the bone. However, with my bagging a decent job now (because talent will out) we are looking towards being...
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3 years ago
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WD My Cloud upgrade to OS5
Has anyone got one of these ?. I was nagged into upgrading to OS5 and WD did warn that it would not be possible to go back to the original release because of the indexation changes. Now it just sits...
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3 years ago
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Small electric boiler?
I'm seeking some advice on choice of electric, undersink boiler. I only have a need for hot water, Maybe 4 washing up bowls a day, 8 washhand basins full per day ( unless the water from the boiler is...
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3 years ago
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First microwave-powered home boiler could help cut emissions
Flood of greenie news of late. Not that I'm suspicious or cynical. #justsayin' microwave-powered home boiler could help cut emissions ?Drop-in? replacement for gas boilers may help tackle challenge of...
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3 years ago
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Intermittent gas pressure on cooker hob
The flame on the hob goes up and down but still burns blue, can go out if we need a low setting if simmering. I have cleaned everything I can with no John to rectifying the problem. I have just turned...
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3 years ago
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How do Leakbots work ?
Brian. It's some kind of sensor that seem to detect a leak and send you an alert on your phone. How come it doesn't treat all water usage as a leak, including when you are having... a leak ? Andrew
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3 years ago
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CH automatic bypass valve and filter
The cheapskate who installed out CH didn?t fit either, just a gate valve cracked open a bit, which gets a bit noisy as the TRVs throttle back. I?m about to fit a new pump and now seems like a good...
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3 years ago
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